FOXTON RACES.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 2230, 25 January 1921, Page 2

FOXTON RACES.

A RECORD MEETING

The popularity of the local Racing Club’s annual race meeting was again evidenced on Saturday and yesterday by the large attendances of the public from all parts of the district. The weather conditions oh both days were ideal, and from an early hour there was a continual stream of visitors coming into the town from all directions, and tho special trains were also crowded. Saturday’s attendance was easily a record, and on Monday there was again a large crowd present, lho plantations’arouml the course mako it a tine picnic ground, and as a consequence a large number of people make the outing a picnic, and partake of luncheon under the .shade of the trees. The racing throughout the meeting was interesting, a feature being, the non-success of favourites, in the sixteen races only two favourites catching the judge’s eye. The rain on Friday put the (rack in splendid, condition, unci it stood well through both days. The times recorded on Saturday were verv slow, hut on Monday the races were run faster. Mr A. \\. Gordon, stipendiary steward, was in attendance, and on the lit'st day an inquiry wa.s held into the running of Cehnesia, a hot favourite in the second race, but after hearing the evidence of Mr Gaisford (owner) and O. McCarten (jockey), the Judicial Committee decided that the explanation offered was quite satisfactory. ■ It appears that a patent bridle w'as being used, and this interfered with the horse’s running. The committee, however, advised Mr Gaisford that “in their opinion the place lo try these patent appliances was on the training track, and not on the course.” Mr Gaisford slated that the same bridle had been used on Celmesia at the Marion meeting. The chief event of the meeting, the Foxton Cup, was won |)V the Waverley trained Simon, very easily, his stable mate, Crueetle. tilling second place. Simon also won the chief event yesterday, in good stvie. At the conclusion of the Cup race the rider of the winner, S. Anderson, was presented with a gold-mounted whip by Mrs W. Kirkland. Air Angus Keith's starting was right up to his usual high standard, the fields being got away well together, and with very little delay, notwithstanding the .fact that there were some had horses to deal with. The judge, Mr J. Cameron, gave his decisions promptly and satisfactorily. In two cases there were hostile demonstrations by a small section of the crowd the first day when Barleycorn got the decision from Maimatao, and on the second day when Probate-bear American Beauty. In hoiii these races the margin was very small, and the judge is in iiie best position to tell which horse passe.- the post lirst. In both cases I lie favourite was awarded second place. The management of the meeting throughout was excellent, everything going oft without a hitch, and the energetic secretary (Mr L. it. Freeman) and the officials oi the Club are to ho congratulated in this connection. The luncheon and^ afternoon. lea booths were under lho control of Messrs Bangley Bros., and were conducted in their usual lirst-class style. The Marlon Brass Band was in attendance, and their programmes each day were much appreciated. The totalisatov handled £30,536 on Saturday, compared with £33,578 on the first day last year, an increase of £4,958, and £32,195 yesterday, as against- £25,081 on the second day last year, ■* an increase of £0,514, making a total for the meeting of £08,731. compared with £5,7,250 last year, the increase being £14.472. The following are the details of the racing:—

FIRST DAY. POROUTAWIIAO HACK HURDLES, of 200 soys.; 1:{ miles. 4 —Mr -J. J. Corn's b.g., Dick, by Gluten —Zealandin Cole, 5 years, 9..13 (11. Brown) 1 o—Mr -1. Cole’s blk.g., Whiz/. Bang. 0 years, 0.2 (A. Trieklebunk -2 I—Mr1 —Mr J. Brice’s b.g., Hautawa, 0 years, 10.8 (S. Walls) 3

Also starred — 5 Yigilo 10.8 (P. Meßreariy), 3 Sail Home. 0.8 (W. D. Young), 2 Lady Wiiehet 9.2 (A. McDonald), 10 Transmission 9.2 (A. .J. Thorner), Goolwfl 9.0 (R. Hunt), 8 Grange 9.0 (A. Lawrence), 9 Te Pei 9.0 (.]. Procter). Winner trained by P. Reardon, Blenheim. Lady Witchei aiid Vigilo were the early leaders, and carried on in front, of Hautawa and Dick, to the judge’s boz the first time round. Going out of the straight Vigilo displaced Lady Vitehct, and these two ran along the hack in front of a hunched Held. At the Give furlong post Dick ran through on the rails, jhhl Whizz Bang also improved his position. At the last fence the order was Dick, Whizz Bang, Hautawa and Sail Home. In the race to the post the little Blenheim horse held his own, and won easily by four lengths from Whizz Bang, Hautawa several lengths away third, Sail Home fourth. Time, 3.20 1-5.

HIMITANGI HACK HANDICAP, of 200 so vs.; 0 furlongs, 7—Air W. Galbraith’s b.m., Probate, by Provocation—Waituke, 4 years, 7.3 (H. Stuart) 1 4—Dwau Bros.’ cb.m., American Beauty, 8.3 (W. Young) 2 3 —Air W. Lassen.’* blk.m., Stutter, 7.7 (R. Hunt) 3 Also ran. —G Yankee Dan 8.8 (G. Caddy), Beloved 8.5 (B. 11. Morris), 1 Cehuesia 8.5 (O. McCarten),

8 Bestir 7.13 .(11. Ryder), 5 War Baby (D. Cotton), 9 Miss Band 0.13, II Crystal Palace 0.11, 12 Belle o’ the Camp 0.10 (Corkill), m W inner trained by owner. , -t There was some delay at the post, but the field eventually went off in line, War Baby and American Beauty were the first to find their feet, and went along in that order for half the distance, when Probate took charge and had a good lead at the home bend. The mare, who wa.s ridden all the wjt up the straight, held American Beauty off and worn easily by a couple of lengths, Stutter, who did not get too good a run in the early stages, close up third, Bestir fourth. Time, 1.17 1-5. FOXTON CUP (open), of 500 so vs; 1} miles. s—Mr M. Bradley’s b.g.. Simon, by Sweet Simon —Sylvia Park mare, aged, 7.5 (S. Anderson) 1 2 —Mr D. Cullinane’s b.m., Crueelle, 5 years, 7.13 (F. Corlett) 2 4Mr K. D. Duncan’s b.g., Flight Commander, 4 years, 7.7 (.J. Hockley) 3 Also ran.—l Molyncaux 9.0 (11. Griffiths), 3 Scornful 7.13 (B. IB Morris), 5 Bonny Briar 7.9 (H. Ryder), 0 Warrawee 0.10 (G. Corkill), 7 Ladify 0.7 (W. Blanche).

Winner trained by 11. Kayner, Waverley. Bonnv Briar and Flight Commander were the early leaders, and led a. bunched* field, with the exception of LnUifv, past ttie stand. Going out of the straight the same two were together, and kept there to the Imlf-mile post, where Warrawee and then Crucelle joined in. At the home bend Simon put in a great ran ' on the outer, and landed in the straight with a clear lead from Crucelle. The small jockey kept the Sweet Simon gelding going, and won fairly comfortably at the finish from Crucelle, who was a. length in front of Flight Commander, Molyncaux dose up fourth, Warrawee fifth. Time, 2.11. MAIDEN RACE, of 150 sov.-.; all Sst, Seven furlongs. B—Mr B. Bradley’s b.g., Gay Patron, by Patronus —Sylvia Park mare, 5 years, 8.0 (I. Corlett) ' 1 10 —Air T. MeAvinue’s blk.m., Lady Sykes, aged, 8,0 (11. Griffiths) 2 10 —Alr’D. Donald’s b.g., XotaWede, 5 years, 8.0 (B. IF iCI orris) ■' Also ran. —15 Tinora (J. Hockley), 2 Veloeiform (Hewer), 12 Xui Tireni (C. Lowe), 0 Royal Gift (>F Conquest), 7 Skylight (S. Anderson), 5 Lord Ashlea (R. Hunt). 9 Happy Days (P. Mcßmirty), 3 lit the Pink (D. Cotton), 13 Desire (P. McGuire), 4 Miss Elva (O. MeCarlen),Jo Sweet Rest (G. Stratton). 1 Kuia (W. Young), 10 Birkwiek (P. Raynor). 17 Jasper Gold (11. Ware). 33 Demoness (11. Ryder). Winner trained by, H. Waverley. Lord -Ashlea and Desire were the lirst to show out, and carried on in front of a hunched field to the halt.mile post, were Veloeiform lost her rider. Just: before the home bend was reached Skylight pul in a run. and was just in front of Lady Sykes at the top of the straight, where Royal Gift came on the outside and landed alongside of the two leaders. Royal Gift, Badv Sykes and Skylight were making a good race of it all the way up the straight, when Gay Patron shot out of the bunch and hit the front, winning cleverly by half a length from Rady Sykes, who was a neck in front of Nota-Wcde, Royal Gifi half a length away fourth. Time, 1.34 4-5. AWAITOU HACK WELTER, of 200 , sdvs.; I mile 100 yards. 4 —All- H. Hunt’s br.g., Convention,-" hv Provocation —To Kohai, (i years, 8.5 (H. E. Ryder) 1 10 —Mr 11. King’s eh.g., Wapping, aged, 8.7 (A. Tricklebank) . 2 I—Mr1 —Mr A. Atiwood's cb.m.-, Her-

rv Queen, 3 years, 5.12 (W. Young) 3 Also ran. —1 Admiration 9.13 (A. McDonald), G Sweet Song 8.13 (B. H. Alorris), 3 Piro Piro'B.l3 (O. McCarten), 8 AJangawai 8.11 (•). Cochrane), 11 Perrier 8.11, 2 Lady Lucullu* 8.1 (D. Cotton), 9 .Miss Land 8.0 (J. Conquest), 5 Californian 8.5 (11. Stuart), 12 AYhetoki 8.3 (E. Reid), 13 Vocapoto S.O (J. Hockley), 14 Pomologist 8.0 (J. Procter). Winner trained by owner. W Piro Piro, Merry Queen and Vu- J* capoto were the early leaders, Inti before they had gone far Lady Lucullus joined in, and the* three ran along together in front of a bunched field to the home turn. Aferry . , Queen hit the straight first, hut was immediately tackled by Convention, who ran through at the distance, where Mapping and Perrier also made a dash. In the.race to the post. Convention held his own and won a good race by a neck from Mapping, who was a neck in front s of Merry Queen, Perrier a neck away fourth. Time, 1.52. ANNIVERSARY HANDICAP, of 30.0 sows.; six furlongs. 3 Air J, J. Gorry’s b.g., Barley corn, by Carlo—Brisa, 5 years, 7.8 (R. Hunt? 1 1 Air M. \Villiams’ br.g., Waimatao, aged 9.0 (A. Ale- > Donald) 2 5 Air T. Higgins’ b.m., Lady ■- General, aged, 6.7 (S. Anderson) 3 Also ran —2 Egraon't Park 7.11 (AI. Conway), 4 Gold Problem 7.2 (IV. Blanche). W inner .trained by P. Reardotij Blenheim.

Lady General and Egmont Park hopped out smartly, just in front of Barleycorn and Wainmtao, and carried on in that order to the distance, where the two latter passed them, and fought out a great finish, the former getting the verdict by a nose, Lady General a neck away third. Time, 1.17. MAROTIRI HACK HANDICAP, of 200 soys.; 5h furlongs. I—Mr 11. Hirst’s b.m., Samara ng, by Ghoorkn —Lady Officer, aged, 7.11 (J. Conquest) 1 I—Mr K, A. McDonald's ban., Gallia, 0 years, 8.3 (W. Young) 2 s—Mr P. A. Doughty’s b.g., Super Six, 4 years, 0.11 (S. Anderson) 3 Also ran. — 3 .Minsk 9.0 (P. Kayner), 2 Hallowroz 8.0 (D. McMullen), 7 Treasure King 6.13 (H. Ryder) p (>• Merveille 0.11 (IV. Blanche), 8 Dixie Boy 0.11 (G. Corkill). Winner trained by owner. . Ratnarang and Minsk were lirst out, and carried on to the home turn, where Minsk dropped out and Gallia look her place. Samarang still held the lead at the top of the straight, and, vigorously ridden, stalled oft' Gallia and won by a neck, Super Six a neck away third, Minsk well back fourth. Time, 1.10 2-5. HERRINGTON WELTER HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; 7 furlongs.

o—-Mr A. HavilEs b.m,, Namur, by Strowan —Country Boy mare, aged, 8.1 (G. Corkill) 1 1— Mr F. R. Waller’s b.g., Borealis, 5 years, 9.9 (\Y. Young) 2 2Mr A, M. Williams’ bjm., Miss Love, 4 years, 7.11 V. Lee) " 3

Also ran. —5 Gold Problem 8.12 (B. 11. Morris), 3 Sir Fanciful 8.11 (Ryder), 8 Hushnbyc 8.1 (A. ’lliotner), 4 Pari form 7.11 (D. Cotton), 7 Convention 8.0 (.1. Conquest). Winner (mined by owner.

Borealis ;uul Gold Problem rushed out from the harrier and were in front together for hall the dislit nee, where Pariform joined in and was just ahead of the pair at the home head, where Namur was seen making her way to the front. Pariform hit the straight first, and the. other two running out allowed Namur and Miss Love to slip up on the rails. Pariform and Gold Problem uere done with hallway up the straight, where Namur was well clear. Young made every effort to catch llic little mare, buf had no chance, us she won all put by a length, Miss Love just in front of Pariform fourth. Time, .1.31 1-5.

SECOND DAY. PA I AKA HACK TII'KDLES. 11 miles and 100 yards; 200 sovs. <)—Mr S. Parker's br.m., Transmission, aged, 9.0 (Provocation —Mnhurangj), A. 4. Thorner f 1— .Mr A. AI wood's eh.g., aged. Sail Horne, 9.11 (W. Young) 2 s—Mr A. Bore’s b.g., Pariform, aged, 9.7 (H. Brown) 3 Also started. —2 Yigilo 10.9 (P. McBrearty), 3 Mhctoki, 9.0 (S. Walls), 4 Lady Wit diet 9.0, carried 9.1. (A. McDonald), 7 Menlo Polo 9.0 (J. Procter), S Goohva 9.0, carried 9.8 (W. Feilding), 10 Desire 9.0 ( P. McGuire), 12 Pomologist 9.0 (T. Fowler), 0 Stream of. Gold 9.0, carried 9.2. j (Jv. Kopata), 11 Vocapoto 9.0 (Tricklebnnk). W inner trained by M. W illinms, Won by two lengths, a length sepalilting second and third; Desire was fourth. WHIROKINO HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; six furlongs. 7 —Mr \V. Galbrail h's b.m., Probate, 4 years (Provocation —Wailcthe), ' 8.3, less 51b. allowance (11. Stewart) I -1 —Messrs Dwan Bros.’ eh., 4 years, American Beauty, 8.5, carried 8.0 (W, Young) 2 2Mr F. E. B. Lovelock’s Yankee Dan, 8.5 (B. 11. Morris) 3

Also started. —4 Minsk 8.10 (l. Ravnor, 0 Gallia 8.3, less oil), allowauec* (\\ • Blanche), 5 Hallowrug 8.2 (J. Hockley), 3 Stutter 7.8 (R. Hunt), 8 Lady Luculliis 0.1 .J (D. Cotton), 19 Belle of the Camp (i. 7 (S. Anderson), 9 Bestir 7.10 (Rvder). Won by a neck, half a length separating second and third. Time, 1.10 2-5. Winner trained by owner.

PRESIDENT’S HANDICAP, of 300 sovs.; one mile and a distance.

2Mr M. Bradley’s b.g., Simon, aged, 8.0 (Sweet Simon— Sylvia Park inure), i Corlett 1 X —Mr 4. M. Cameron’s b.g., Molyueaux, 5 years, 9.0 (ll.’Griffith) 2 3Mr F. E, Waller’s b.g., Borealis, 5 years, 7.7 (H, E. Ryder) 3 Also started.—4 Waimatno 8.13 (A. McDonald), 5 Flight Commander 7.9 (J. Hockley). Won by half a , length, one length between second and third. Time, 1.59 4-5. Winner trained bv 11. Raynor, Waverley. • (MOTITTI MAIDEN RACE, of 150 sovs.; six furlongs. All Bst. lOlbs. 1— Mr T. Peapell’s b.m., Veloeiform, 4 years (Guinaform Velocity), Corlett __ _ % 2 Mr R, j. Harper’s b.m., Knia, 3 years (A. McCormick) 2 9 —Mr T. M. Wilford's eh.g., Happy Days, 3 years (B. H. Morris) 3

Also started. —10 Birkwick (P. Rayner), 5 Nota-W’ede (S. Walls), 12 Demoness (Tliorner), 8 Miss Elya (0. MeCarten), 7 Royal Gift ’(J. Conquest), 4 Aeliilleon (W. Young), 14 Mervcille (Meßrearty), G’Skylight (S. Anderson), 11 Sweet

Rest (Stjatton), 3 Absurdity (E. Lowe), 13 Friscliola (Corkhill). Won by a neck, third horse a length further back. Merveilte was fourth.' Time, 1.17 2-5. Winner trained by 11. Kayner, Waverley.

CARNARVON. HACK WELTER, of 200 sovs.; one mile and 100 yards. ( , * s—Mrs5 —Mrs E. Rasmussen s br.g., Lord Ashlea, 4 years (Sweet Simon —Nukumai), 7.7, R. Hunt) 1 3 —Mr -J. J. Carry’s b.m., War Baby, 4 years (D. Cotton) 2 7 —Mr T. Bevairs cb.m., Beloved,. 5 years, 8.11 (B. H. Mor-) ris) 3

Also started. —2 Convention 8.13 (J. Conquest), 1 Wapping 8.1 (A. Tricklebank), 0 Perrier 8.5, less 51b. allowance (H. E. Ryder), 4 Missland 7.12, carried 8.0 (F. Corlett), 8 Tinoroa 7.7, carried 7.11 (J. Hockley). Won by a neck, Beloved a head behind War Baby. Time, 1.51.

Winner trained by B. Olliver, Awapuni. WHARANGI HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; six furlongs. o—Mr0 —Mr T. Higgins’ b.m., Lady General, aged (General La tour —Romola), 0.7, S. Anderson 1 I—Mr1 —Mr D. Cullinane’s b.m., Crucellc, 5 years, 8.5 (F. Corlett) 2 4 —Mr D. J. Goodwin’s b.g., Egmont Park, 5 years, 7.8 (M. Comvay) „ 3 Also started. —3 Barleycorn 8.4 (D, Cotton), 2 Bonny Briar 8.4 (W. Young), 5 Namur 7.0 (C 4. C'orkhill), 7 Gold Problem 0.11 (W. Blanche). Won by half a length, Egmont Park a neck away third. Time, 1.10 1-5. Winner trained by owner.

APPRENTICES’ HACK HANDICAP, of 200 sovs.; one mile and 100 vards.

3—Mr C. Erickson's b.m., Sweet Song,'4 years, 8.2 (Danube — l Tetrazzini), H. Ryder 1 2 Mr -J. Burl’s lu\g., Califnrnian, 0 years, 7.8 (11. Stewart) 2 B—Mr * r f. M. Wilfoi'd's eh.g.. Happy Days, 3 years, 0.9 (W. Blanche) 3 Also started. —7 Piro Piro 8.2 (A. Thorner), 1 Mangawai 8.2 (4. Cochrane), 4 Gay Patron 8.1 (M. Conway), 5 Crystal Palace 7.1 (S. Anderson) 0 Lady Sykes 0.13, carried 7.4 (Corkill), 9 Princess Marinn 0.9 (H. Wilton). MOI'TOA WELTER- HANDICAP (open), of 200 sovs.; one mile and 100 yards, J—Mr A. 4. Peachey’s b.g., Warrawec, 5 years. 8.4 (Wolawa Musette), P. Kayner (i—Mr 4. O’Rcgnn's lir.m., Ladi■ly, aged, 7.7, carried 7.8 (i). Colton) 2 3Mr F. T. Watson's br.g., Admiration. 5 years (A. Young) 3

Also started. —5 Namur 8.11, less 511). allowance (G. Corkhill), 2 Sir Fanciful 8.8, less- 5 lb. allowance (11. E. Ryder), 3 Miss Love 7.7 (14. Hunt), 7' Huslmbyc 7.7 (4. Conquest). Won by a length, Admiration a head behind Ladify. Time, 1.50. Winner trained by J. I. Peaejioy, Wanganui.

NOTES ON THE RACING. There were four withdrawls from the Paiaka Hurdles, leaving a field oh* ;i dozen, of which Sail TJome-wAsi installed as favourite. From the Mart Whetoki took command and piloted the field past th? stand, Lady Witchct, Sail Home and Vigi- ];• following. At the hack, Transmission moved, and had command entering the straight, which she maintained, winning by two lengths. Desire was fourth.

Of the field of nine in the Whirokino Hack-, all were very evenly supported on the machine, with the exception of Belle o’ the Camp. Gallia caused a little delay at the start. When the harrier was released Yankee Dan and Stutter went out in front, but the field was well bundled on entering the straight. There was a good finish. Probate, who took command at the half distance, lasting just Tong enough to o-ei the verdict by a nose from American Beauty, which finished with a ftreat rattle. Stutter was fourth.

Molyneaux was made a slightly better favourite than Simon in the President’s Handicap. Borealis piloted the field past the stand, followed by Molyneaux and Simon. This order was maintained until half a mile from home, when Molyneaux moved up and led into the straight, where Simon put in his challenge, and, passing the favourite, won by half a length. AVaiinatao was last.

The Motuiti Maiden saw the first win Cor a favourite at the meeting, Velociform, who was backed down to a little over even money, winning from Kuia by a neck. The locally trained Happy Days ran a .good race, and finished in third place. Merveille, another locally trained horse, was fourth. A field of eight lined up in the Carnarvon Hack Welter. Whipping, on his running the first day, being made a good favourite. Miss Land and Whir Baby were the first to show out, and this order continued until well round the back, where Miss Land was done with. Whir Baby led into the straight, the field then being well together. A great race up the straight resulted in Lord Ashlea beating War Baby by a neck. Beloved, who finished very fast, failed to reach Whir Baby by a head. The favourite was a good fourth,,

All the acceptors went to the post in the WJiarangi Handicap, Crucclle being a little over an even money favourite, and Bonny Briar was. nearly as well supported. Lady General led the field from the start, and was never headed, winning by two lengths, Crucellc just beating Egmont Park for second place. Namur was fourth.. As usual, the last race of was a good betting one, there being more money on the machine than in any other race .of the meeting, with the exception of the last race on the first day. Warrawec, Sir Fanciful and Admiration were fairly evenly supported. At the finish Warrawee passed the post a length ahead ot Ladify, with Admiration a head further back.

Mr M. Bradley headed the list of winning owners, with a total of. £SOO. The others were as follows: J. J. Corry £390, W. Galbraith £2BO, A. G. Havell £2lO, T. Higgins £l7O, D. Cullinnne £l4O, 11. Hunt £l4O, 11. Hirst £l4O, A. 4. Peachey £l4O, C. Erieksen £llO, Airs E. Rasmussen £l4O, S. Parker £l4O, T. Peapoll £lO5, L. Bradley £lO5, F. R. Waller £9O, Dwan Bros, £BO, A. Atwood £OO. 4. M. Cameron £OO. At. Williams £OO, K. D. Duncan £SO, -f. Colo £4O, H. King £4O, R. A. McDonald £4O, J. o.’Regan £4O, 4. Burt £4O, T. M. Wilford £35, R. 4. Harper £3O, T. Ale A venue £3O, A. M. Williams £3O, J. Bruce £2O, \Y. Lassen £2O, P. IT. Doughty £2O, A. Rore £2O, F. E. B. Lovelock £2O, D. 4.® Goodwin £2O, T. Bevan £2O, F. 4. Watson £2O, 1). Donald £ls.

F. Corlett was the most successful jockey, riding three winners and two seconds. H. Stewart rode two winners and a second, 11. E. Rydei and S. Anderson two winners each, D. Cotton one win and two seconds, H. Brown, 4. Conquest, Corkill, A. Thorner, R. Hunt,'and P. Kayner each rode one winner, W. loung rude four seconds, 11. Gritdths and A. Tricklebank two seconds each, and \Y, D. Young, A. McDonald and McCormick each rode a second. On the second day P. McGuire, rider of Desire in the Hurdle Race, was lined £2 for striking H. In own, (he rider of Paritorm, during the progress of the race.